Eastern Rhode Island Conservation District (ERICD)
@ericonservation.bsky.social
An environmental non-profit dedicated to conserving the natural resources of Newport and Bristol counties!
Stay up to date with us: https://linktr.ee/ericd
Stay up to date with us: https://linktr.ee/ericd
For friends or relatives in Barrington, Bristol, or Newport.
Skip the clutter. Give a gift that reduces household waste by up to 30% and actually makes life easier.
Perfect for the eco-curious, gardeners, minimalists, and anyone who already recycles.
blackearthcompost.com/newport
Skip the clutter. Give a gift that reduces household waste by up to 30% and actually makes life easier.
Perfect for the eco-curious, gardeners, minimalists, and anyone who already recycles.
blackearthcompost.com/newport
December 16, 2025 at 6:47 PM
For friends or relatives in Barrington, Bristol, or Newport.
Skip the clutter. Give a gift that reduces household waste by up to 30% and actually makes life easier.
Perfect for the eco-curious, gardeners, minimalists, and anyone who already recycles.
blackearthcompost.com/newport
Skip the clutter. Give a gift that reduces household waste by up to 30% and actually makes life easier.
Perfect for the eco-curious, gardeners, minimalists, and anyone who already recycles.
blackearthcompost.com/newport
Soil isn’t scenery. It’s working infrastructure. Lose it and you lose stability—food security, clean water, carbon storage, habitat. Everything above ground depends on what’s happening beneath it.
December 5, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Soil isn’t scenery. It’s working infrastructure. Lose it and you lose stability—food security, clean water, carbon storage, habitat. Everything above ground depends on what’s happening beneath it.
Real climate action in Rhode Island is happening in classrooms and cafeterias. A new partnership is helping schools divert food scraps to Black Earth Compost—cutting methane and returning nutrients to local soil. Aquidneck Elementary joins 60+ schools already leading the way.
November 25, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Real climate action in Rhode Island is happening in classrooms and cafeterias. A new partnership is helping schools divert food scraps to Black Earth Compost—cutting methane and returning nutrients to local soil. Aquidneck Elementary joins 60+ schools already leading the way.
Ready to protect the coast you love? Newport’s FREE curbside compost program is open — and filling fast.
What you get (100% free):
Compost bin starter kit ($36 value)
Weekly pickup for 2 years ($300 value)
Cleaner bays, beaches & peace of mind
👉 Claim your spot: blackearthcompost.com/newport
What you get (100% free):
Compost bin starter kit ($36 value)
Weekly pickup for 2 years ($300 value)
Cleaner bays, beaches & peace of mind
👉 Claim your spot: blackearthcompost.com/newport
October 9, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Ready to protect the coast you love? Newport’s FREE curbside compost program is open — and filling fast.
What you get (100% free):
Compost bin starter kit ($36 value)
Weekly pickup for 2 years ($300 value)
Cleaner bays, beaches & peace of mind
👉 Claim your spot: blackearthcompost.com/newport
What you get (100% free):
Compost bin starter kit ($36 value)
Weekly pickup for 2 years ($300 value)
Cleaner bays, beaches & peace of mind
👉 Claim your spot: blackearthcompost.com/newport
ERICD is Open for Business!
While the federal government shutdown affects our partners at the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, the Eastern RI Conservation District remains fully operational and is here to help.
While the federal government shutdown affects our partners at the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, the Eastern RI Conservation District remains fully operational and is here to help.
October 9, 2025 at 12:24 AM
ERICD is Open for Business!
While the federal government shutdown affects our partners at the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, the Eastern RI Conservation District remains fully operational and is here to help.
While the federal government shutdown affects our partners at the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, the Eastern RI Conservation District remains fully operational and is here to help.
The best part of removing invasive species? Finding out who you've helped.
This is why we do the unglamorous work of pulling invasive plants.
Native plants = native pollinators. It's that simple.
This is why we do the unglamorous work of pulling invasive plants.
Native plants = native pollinators. It's that simple.
October 8, 2025 at 4:09 PM
The best part of removing invasive species? Finding out who you've helped.
This is why we do the unglamorous work of pulling invasive plants.
Native plants = native pollinators. It's that simple.
This is why we do the unglamorous work of pulling invasive plants.
Native plants = native pollinators. It's that simple.
Rhode Island farmers: You may be 1 of approximately 23,000 operators contacted by @USDA_NRCS for the 2025 Conservation Effects Assessment Project Survey.
Findings will be used to assess the outcomes of conservation on cultivated cropland.
Learn more: nrcs.usda.gov/ceap/croplands
Findings will be used to assess the outcomes of conservation on cultivated cropland.
Learn more: nrcs.usda.gov/ceap/croplands
August 14, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Rhode Island farmers: You may be 1 of approximately 23,000 operators contacted by @USDA_NRCS for the 2025 Conservation Effects Assessment Project Survey.
Findings will be used to assess the outcomes of conservation on cultivated cropland.
Learn more: nrcs.usda.gov/ceap/croplands
Findings will be used to assess the outcomes of conservation on cultivated cropland.
Learn more: nrcs.usda.gov/ceap/croplands
ONLY TWO MORE RAIN BARREL WORKSHOPS LEFT! 🌧🛢
Our rain barrels are selling out fast, make sure you get yours before they're all gone!
To purchase check out the linktree in our bio or head over to www.easternriconservation.org/earthmonth!
Our rain barrels are selling out fast, make sure you get yours before they're all gone!
To purchase check out the linktree in our bio or head over to www.easternriconservation.org/earthmonth!
April 30, 2025 at 8:01 PM
ONLY TWO MORE RAIN BARREL WORKSHOPS LEFT! 🌧🛢
Our rain barrels are selling out fast, make sure you get yours before they're all gone!
To purchase check out the linktree in our bio or head over to www.easternriconservation.org/earthmonth!
Our rain barrels are selling out fast, make sure you get yours before they're all gone!
To purchase check out the linktree in our bio or head over to www.easternriconservation.org/earthmonth!
It's Stormwater Wednesdays! 🌧 Today we are looking at how rain barrels can help reduce stormwater runoff!
Want to know more about the process? 🌧🏡 ERICD's Stormwater Info Session is on April 28th, 6:30-7:30Ppm at the Quinta Gamelin Community Center. Email rbrancato.ericd@gmail.com to RSVP!
Want to know more about the process? 🌧🏡 ERICD's Stormwater Info Session is on April 28th, 6:30-7:30Ppm at the Quinta Gamelin Community Center. Email rbrancato.ericd@gmail.com to RSVP!
April 23, 2025 at 2:48 PM
It's Stormwater Wednesdays! 🌧 Today we are looking at how rain barrels can help reduce stormwater runoff!
Want to know more about the process? 🌧🏡 ERICD's Stormwater Info Session is on April 28th, 6:30-7:30Ppm at the Quinta Gamelin Community Center. Email rbrancato.ericd@gmail.com to RSVP!
Want to know more about the process? 🌧🏡 ERICD's Stormwater Info Session is on April 28th, 6:30-7:30Ppm at the Quinta Gamelin Community Center. Email rbrancato.ericd@gmail.com to RSVP!
HAPPY EARTH DAY!🌎
At ERICD, we strive to celebrate earth day every day through our programs, events, and education. Here are some highlights from our year; from farm tours to farm stands, we have done it all!✨
Looking to get more involved this earth month? Check out our upcoming events!
At ERICD, we strive to celebrate earth day every day through our programs, events, and education. Here are some highlights from our year; from farm tours to farm stands, we have done it all!✨
Looking to get more involved this earth month? Check out our upcoming events!
April 22, 2025 at 2:58 PM
HAPPY EARTH DAY!🌎
At ERICD, we strive to celebrate earth day every day through our programs, events, and education. Here are some highlights from our year; from farm tours to farm stands, we have done it all!✨
Looking to get more involved this earth month? Check out our upcoming events!
At ERICD, we strive to celebrate earth day every day through our programs, events, and education. Here are some highlights from our year; from farm tours to farm stands, we have done it all!✨
Looking to get more involved this earth month? Check out our upcoming events!
GOING, GOING, GOING, GONE! Our rain barrels are selling out fast, make sure you get yours before they're all gone!🌧
To purchase check out the linktree in our bio!
Please wear clothing you don't mind getting dirty to pick up, as we will be sanding and painting barrels!
To purchase check out the linktree in our bio!
Please wear clothing you don't mind getting dirty to pick up, as we will be sanding and painting barrels!
April 17, 2025 at 4:45 PM
GOING, GOING, GOING, GONE! Our rain barrels are selling out fast, make sure you get yours before they're all gone!🌧
To purchase check out the linktree in our bio!
Please wear clothing you don't mind getting dirty to pick up, as we will be sanding and painting barrels!
To purchase check out the linktree in our bio!
Please wear clothing you don't mind getting dirty to pick up, as we will be sanding and painting barrels!
🏃✨LAST CALL FOR NEWPORT PLOGGING!✨🏃
We are emailing out assignments tomorrow, so sign up by the end of today! Check out the link in our bio or head over to www.easternriconservation.org/earthmonth to learn more and sign up. Make sure to use code ERICD!
We are emailing out assignments tomorrow, so sign up by the end of today! Check out the link in our bio or head over to www.easternriconservation.org/earthmonth to learn more and sign up. Make sure to use code ERICD!
April 14, 2025 at 4:08 PM
🏃✨LAST CALL FOR NEWPORT PLOGGING!✨🏃
We are emailing out assignments tomorrow, so sign up by the end of today! Check out the link in our bio or head over to www.easternriconservation.org/earthmonth to learn more and sign up. Make sure to use code ERICD!
We are emailing out assignments tomorrow, so sign up by the end of today! Check out the link in our bio or head over to www.easternriconservation.org/earthmonth to learn more and sign up. Make sure to use code ERICD!
Want to learn about stormwater mitigation? Look no further!
🌧🏡 ERICD's Stormwater Info Session is on April 28th, 6:30-7:30Ppm at the Quinta Gamelin Community Center. Email rbrancato.ericd@gmail.com to RSVP or check out the linktree in our bio!
🌧🏡 ERICD's Stormwater Info Session is on April 28th, 6:30-7:30Ppm at the Quinta Gamelin Community Center. Email rbrancato.ericd@gmail.com to RSVP or check out the linktree in our bio!
April 10, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Want to learn about stormwater mitigation? Look no further!
🌧🏡 ERICD's Stormwater Info Session is on April 28th, 6:30-7:30Ppm at the Quinta Gamelin Community Center. Email rbrancato.ericd@gmail.com to RSVP or check out the linktree in our bio!
🌧🏡 ERICD's Stormwater Info Session is on April 28th, 6:30-7:30Ppm at the Quinta Gamelin Community Center. Email rbrancato.ericd@gmail.com to RSVP or check out the linktree in our bio!
Today is the last day to purchase your native seedlings! 🌱🌷🌳
Order online from our shopify store and pick up in person on Saturday, April 12th at Greenvale Vineyards in Portsmouth, RI! Order here: ericd-seedling-sale.myshopify.com
Order online from our shopify store and pick up in person on Saturday, April 12th at Greenvale Vineyards in Portsmouth, RI! Order here: ericd-seedling-sale.myshopify.com
April 10, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Today is the last day to purchase your native seedlings! 🌱🌷🌳
Order online from our shopify store and pick up in person on Saturday, April 12th at Greenvale Vineyards in Portsmouth, RI! Order here: ericd-seedling-sale.myshopify.com
Order online from our shopify store and pick up in person on Saturday, April 12th at Greenvale Vineyards in Portsmouth, RI! Order here: ericd-seedling-sale.myshopify.com
Coming to you live from Memorial Blvd in Newport! ERICD is now the proud adopter of a roadway!🥳
We are so excited to help clean up Newport and have two plogging events scheduled this month. Sign-up today for our Newport Plogging, taking place on April 19th, and RSVP for Plog and Chug on April 24th!
We are so excited to help clean up Newport and have two plogging events scheduled this month. Sign-up today for our Newport Plogging, taking place on April 19th, and RSVP for Plog and Chug on April 24th!
April 9, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Coming to you live from Memorial Blvd in Newport! ERICD is now the proud adopter of a roadway!🥳
We are so excited to help clean up Newport and have two plogging events scheduled this month. Sign-up today for our Newport Plogging, taking place on April 19th, and RSVP for Plog and Chug on April 24th!
We are so excited to help clean up Newport and have two plogging events scheduled this month. Sign-up today for our Newport Plogging, taking place on April 19th, and RSVP for Plog and Chug on April 24th!
IT'S SEEDLING SALE WEEK!🌷🌲🌱
You have until THIS THURSDAY, April 10th, to purchase your seedlings for pick up on Saturday, April 12th. This is the current stock list for all of our plants🌱 buy now before they're all gone!
Head over to www.easternriconservation.org/earthmonth to purchase today! 🤩
You have until THIS THURSDAY, April 10th, to purchase your seedlings for pick up on Saturday, April 12th. This is the current stock list for all of our plants🌱 buy now before they're all gone!
Head over to www.easternriconservation.org/earthmonth to purchase today! 🤩
April 7, 2025 at 6:46 PM
IT'S SEEDLING SALE WEEK!🌷🌲🌱
You have until THIS THURSDAY, April 10th, to purchase your seedlings for pick up on Saturday, April 12th. This is the current stock list for all of our plants🌱 buy now before they're all gone!
Head over to www.easternriconservation.org/earthmonth to purchase today! 🤩
You have until THIS THURSDAY, April 10th, to purchase your seedlings for pick up on Saturday, April 12th. This is the current stock list for all of our plants🌱 buy now before they're all gone!
Head over to www.easternriconservation.org/earthmonth to purchase today! 🤩
Happy Earth Month from ERICD!🌎♻🌱
We have so many amazing events happening, it can be hard to keep track! Check out this event calendar showing all of the fun happening at ERICD.✨
To learn more, check out the linktree in our bio or head over to easternriconservation.org/earthmonth!
We have so many amazing events happening, it can be hard to keep track! Check out this event calendar showing all of the fun happening at ERICD.✨
To learn more, check out the linktree in our bio or head over to easternriconservation.org/earthmonth!
April 1, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Happy Earth Month from ERICD!🌎♻🌱
We have so many amazing events happening, it can be hard to keep track! Check out this event calendar showing all of the fun happening at ERICD.✨
To learn more, check out the linktree in our bio or head over to easternriconservation.org/earthmonth!
We have so many amazing events happening, it can be hard to keep track! Check out this event calendar showing all of the fun happening at ERICD.✨
To learn more, check out the linktree in our bio or head over to easternriconservation.org/earthmonth!
QUANTITY UPDATE!
Are rain barrels are selling out fast, make sure you get yours before they're all gone!🌧
Are rain barrels are selling out fast, make sure you get yours before they're all gone!🌧
March 28, 2025 at 7:18 PM
QUANTITY UPDATE!
Are rain barrels are selling out fast, make sure you get yours before they're all gone!🌧
Are rain barrels are selling out fast, make sure you get yours before they're all gone!🌧
Spend some time at the beach with ERICD!😎🏖
Join us to plog (jog and pick up trash) at Fogland Beach! This event is free and all are welcome to attend, we ask that you RSVP on our facebook. Clean up supplies will be provided!
Walkers and runners welcome!
Join us to plog (jog and pick up trash) at Fogland Beach! This event is free and all are welcome to attend, we ask that you RSVP on our facebook. Clean up supplies will be provided!
Walkers and runners welcome!
March 27, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Spend some time at the beach with ERICD!😎🏖
Join us to plog (jog and pick up trash) at Fogland Beach! This event is free and all are welcome to attend, we ask that you RSVP on our facebook. Clean up supplies will be provided!
Walkers and runners welcome!
Join us to plog (jog and pick up trash) at Fogland Beach! This event is free and all are welcome to attend, we ask that you RSVP on our facebook. Clean up supplies will be provided!
Walkers and runners welcome!
Make way for these fun flowers!🌷Consider adding one of our more uncommon perennials to your garden this year!
Native plants are an amazing way to bring biodiversity (and color🌈) to your garden. Check out the link in our bio to purchase👀!
Native plants are an amazing way to bring biodiversity (and color🌈) to your garden. Check out the link in our bio to purchase👀!
March 26, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Make way for these fun flowers!🌷Consider adding one of our more uncommon perennials to your garden this year!
Native plants are an amazing way to bring biodiversity (and color🌈) to your garden. Check out the link in our bio to purchase👀!
Native plants are an amazing way to bring biodiversity (and color🌈) to your garden. Check out the link in our bio to purchase👀!
Trees? Yes Please! Check out some of our featured tree species available in this year's earth month seedling sale!
March 17, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Trees? Yes Please! Check out some of our featured tree species available in this year's earth month seedling sale!